Upcoming HR bills that have me concerned.
A recent email from Megavote(An automatic email service that
sends me information on how my states Senators and
Representatives voted on bills and lists upcoming bills)
prompted me to look at other bills coming up. Here's some of
what I found that concerns me.
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 -
H.R.1913 The following link will take you to the actual
text of the bill
[url]http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1913/text[/url]
Looks like they’re putting in another hate crime bill before
the other one is even voted on.
H.R.256 David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 -
To enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, and for other
purposes.
[url]http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h256/text[/url]
Here’s one that’ll make it OK for more govt. workers to harass
and arrest us.
H.R675 To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide
police officers, criminal investigators, and game law
enforcement officers of the Department of Defense with
authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry
firearms.
[url]http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h675/text[/url]
Fark me royally, here’s a piece of the H.R.675. This doesn’t
make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Does this mean that MP’s
and prison guards will be able to arrest us?
(a) Authority- The Secretary of Defense may authorize any law
enforcement officer of the Department of Defense
(1) to execute and serve any warrant or other process
issued under the authority of the United
(2) to make arrests without a warrant
(A) for any offense against the United States
committed in the presence of that officer;
(B) for any felony cognizable under the laws of the
United States if the officer has probable cause to
believe that the person to be arrested has
committed or is committing the felony;
(3) to carry firearms.
H.R.1174 as Introduced in House
FEMA Independence Act of 2009
YEYESSSSS, give them more independence and less
accountability, and don’t forget to throw in some extremely
vague cybersecurity provisions
[url]http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1174/text[/url]
‘SEC. 514. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CYBERSECURITY AND
COMMUNICATIONS.
‘There is in the Department an Assistant Secretary for
Cybersecurity and Communications.
SEC. 201. NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.
(a) Establishment- The Administrator shall continue to
maintain an advisory body to ensure effective and ongoing
coordination of Federal preparedness, response, recovery, and
mitigation for hazards, to be known as the National Advisory
Council.
(b) Responsibilities- The National Advisory Council shall
advise the Administrator on all aspects of emergency
management.
(c) Membership-
(1) IN GENERAL- The members of the National Advisory Council
shall be appointed by the Administrator, and shall, to
the extent practicable, represent a geographic
(including urban and rural) and substantive cross
section of officials, emergency managers, and emergency
response providers from State, local, and tribal
governments, the private sector, and nongovernmental
organizations, including as appropriate
(F) experts in public and private sector infrastructure
protection, cybersecurity, and communications;
Don’t forget about the H.R.45 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
[url]http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h45/text[/url]
(aa) Firearm Licensing Requirement
(1) IN GENERAL- It shall be unlawful for any person other
than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer,
licensed dealer, or licensed collector to possess a
qualifying firearm on or after the applicable date,
unless that person has been issued a firearm license
(A) under title I of Blair Holt’s Firearm Licensing and
Record of Sale Act of 2009, which license has not
been invalidated or revoked under that title;
(B) pursuant to a State firearm licensing and record of
sale system certified under section 602 of Blair
Holt’s Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of
2009, which license has not been invalidated or
revoked under State law.
And now for some bills that will benefit Mr. and Mrs. J.Q.Public.
H.R.17 as Introduced in House
Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009 (Read sections 2 and 3)
[url]http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h17/text[/url]
H.R.197 as Introduced in House
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009
This bill would allow anyone with a concealed carry license to
carry a weapon in all states that allow CCW.
[url]http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h197/text[/url]
colburg
P.S.
This is a copy of the email I received
April 27, 2009
In this MegaVote for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Confirmation of Christopher R. Hill to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq
House: COPS Improvements Act of 2009
Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
Senate: Nomination of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Senate: Budget Conference report
House: Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009
House: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
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Recent Senate Votes
Confirmation of Christopher R. Hill to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq - Vote Confirmed (73-23, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate confirmed Christopher Hill to be the Ambassador to Iraq.
Sen. Jeff Bingaman voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Tom Udall voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Recent House Votes
COPS Improvements Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (342-78, 12 Not Voting)
The House authorized this five-year, $1.8 billion bill funding the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program.
Rep. Harry Teague voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
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Upcoming Votes
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 - S.386
This Senate bill is intended to combat fraud at financial institutions that receive federal money.
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Nomination of Kathleen Sebelius to be Secretary of Health and Human Services -
The Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the nomination of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to head HHS.
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Budget Conference report - S.Con.Res.13
The Senate and House are likely to vote this week on the 2010 fiscal year budget conference report.
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Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 - H.R.1913
This House bill would provide local jurisdictions with funds to prosecute hate crimes.
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Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - H.R.627
The House is scheduled to consider this bill that would place new restrictions on credit card companies.
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